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Narendra Modi files nomination from Varanasi: From Kashi's Dom Raja to BHU founder's prodigy, here are 4 proposers for PM

According to the Election Commission guidelines, a candidate of a recognised national party requires a minimum of one locally registered voter to propose his name as a candidate. Each candidate can be accompanied by five persons, including proposers.

Lok Sabha elections: In presence of NDA allies, Narendra Modi to file nomination papers in Varanasi today; will follow it up with roadshow

When Narendra Modi files his nomination papers from Varanasi, senior NDA leaders, including JD(U) chief Nitish Kumar, Uddhav Thackeray, are expected along with SAD's Parkash Singh Badal and Lok LJP's Ram Vilas Paswan. Leaders of AIADMK, Apna Dal and North-East Democratic Alliance (NEDA) will also be present during the nomination. The presence of leaders of all the important allies of NDA will be used to send a message of a strong alliance backing Modi and the BJP.

'We are in NDA today... can't say about tomorrow': During LS debate, Shiv Sena laments step-motherly treatment by BJP

NDA ally Shiv Sena on Thursday lamented it is being given "step-motherly" treatment by senior partner BJP which has led to questions about its continuance in the alliance

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar says Rahul Gandhi let him down, 'did not take stand against corruption when it mattered'

Bihar CM Nitish Kumar attributed his sudden exit from the opposition alliance to Congress president Rahul Gandhi's "inability" to take a stand on corruption charges against his former deputy and RJD leader Tejashwi Yadav.

BJP faces diverse views from allies in Uttar Pradesh on quota to backward classes; Opposition calls it a ploy for electoral benefits

Diverse views of BJP allies Suheldev Bhartiya Samaj Party (SBSP) and Apna Dal (Sonelal) in Uttar Pradesh on the reservation to backward classes have become a thorn in the flesh for the ruling party ahead of Lok Sabha polls.

Apna Dal's discontent with BJP in UP reveals worrisome trend ahead of 2019: Party must make effort with allies

The BJP's losses in three Hindi heartland states in the Assembly elections came not only as a jolt for the saffron front, but also gave its smaller allies a voice to speak up about their qualms with the party.

Allies of NDA unhappy with BJP's floor management despite a weak Opposition

NDA insiders say the Opposition unity has always been highly fragile but the BJP has failed to take advantage of it.

MDMK chief Vaiko walks out of NDA, says PM Modi betrayed Tamils

MDMK led by Vaiko decided to quit NDA alliance in Tamil Nadu alleging that the BJP government at the Centre was acting against Tamils.

Cabinet reshuffle likely on Sunday: PM Modi needs more Parrikars in his team

The Modi ministry, despite being compact, needs more competent starts and fewer non-entities. It needs more Parrikars and fewer Radha Mohan Singhs.

Centre will bail out Punjab from financial stringency, says Punjab CM Badal

Punjab chief minister Parkash Singh Badal on Tuesday exuded confidence that the Centre will bail the state out of "financial stringency" in the near future.